JOB SUMMARY:

To oversee, in collaboration with the Laboratory Director/GAVS Core Director, data management, scientific reporting and manuscript preparation for research on the pathogenesis of viral diseases in animal models. To supervise and maintain the centralized data management and reporting of data results preclinical studies of antiviral drugs and vaccine candidates including molecular biology, basic virology methods including serological/ cell-based assays and histopathology and to research, as needed, experimental approaches and procedures to provide guidance to rotation students, laboratory technicians and other designated research staff.

Design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of results of molecular virology experiments; training or provide consultation with selected staff in necessary techniques. Writing and review of preclinical study protocols for conduct of animal studies for exchange with Principal Investigator, external study sponsors and study personnel.

 Major Duties/Critical Tasks:

• Serve as Data Manager under supervision of the Lab Director, including: supervision of data management team to accomplish daily reporting of data to Lab Director.
• Work with the Laboratory Director and research staff to prepare scientific reports for ongoing preclinical studies, and to prepare manuscripts and research grants for sponsor and/or peer-review.
• Processing of data and analysis of results for ongoing preclinical (animal) studies including: perform statistical analysis and provide written interpretation of statistical analysis including power analysis for scientific grants and for submissions to UTMB Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for centralized data management system used in ongoing studies and for establishment of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)-compliant studies (FDA 21CFR Part 11).
• Coordinate presentations on organization and conduct of animals studies, in vitro assay conduct, and data management with scientific personnel for on-site sponsor visits.
• Assist in the writing and review of preclinical study protocols for conduct of animal studies for exchange with Principal Investigator, external study sponsors and study personnel.
• Coordination of research proposal submission to apply for research grant and contract funding.
• Supervise rotation students in Experimental Pathology Ph.D. Program and supervise selected technical laboratory personnel.
• Working across multidisciplinary teams as laboratory liaison between Lab Director and laboratory personnel in communicating with federal, industry and academic sponsors/collaborators, UTMB institutional/administration (e.g., UTMB GLP Program Office/Research Services).
• Assist Laboratory Director and designated scientific personnel in preparation of data summaries for poster or oral presentations; supervise clerical personnel in formatting of figures and preparation of PowerPoint graphics for presentations.
• Prepare reviews of scientific literature and summaries of original research conducted in Principal Investigator’s laboratory group for grant collaborators in joint submission of research proposals, e.g., NIH R01, UO1 and SBIR grants.
• Work with the Laboratory Director to draft responses to sponsor inquiries and peer-review critiques received on scientific reports, grants and manuscript submissions.
• Writing and editorial review of SOPs for basic molecular, cell-based and virology techniques and for data management system.
• Meet with and communicate study design for consultation with contract biostatisticians and provide oral and/or written summary to Principal Investigator.
• Supervise research staff in completion of ongoing research projects and provide technical guidance in molecular virology laboratory.
• Provide guidance to other personnel on design of molecular virology experiments.
• Presenting findings orally to colleagues at academic conferences or visually through the production of academic posters which summarize the nature of the work, the methodology and key results.
• Ensure completion of designated tasks for ongoing studies in the absence of Laboratory (Lab) Director.

 MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3 years of related experience.

 EQUIPMENT:

 Standard office and laboratory equipment.

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

 Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.

OTHER:

 Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.